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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.29 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.29 and 182.48 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.29 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.29 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.29 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 70,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,671.20/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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